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Dennis Katsnelson

The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) recently caught a trailer carrying timbers for "apparent overweight." The incident was reported on OSHP's Facebook page on Friday, May 26, where they publicly called the truck driver guilty of serious weight violations. According to police officers from the Ironton post, the commercial trailer was stopped for an apparent overweight of about 120,000 pounds, 40,000 pounds over the legal weight limit.

Police officers also drew attention to the fact that there have been more than 92,000 accidents involving commercial trucks on Ohio roads since 2018, which is a significant number. The state of Ohio issues permits allowing trucks weighing more than 80,000 pounds, but apparently this trucker did not have one. On Wednesday, Connecticut State Police also found a similar offense: they stopped a trailer on I-95 that weighed 117,600 lb, 37,600 lb over the legal weight without a permit. Overweight trucks pose a significant danger to other drivers on the road, as they can cause accidents by failing to stop in time or maneuver properly.

Weight limits for commercial trucks are in place to ensure traffic safety and prevent such incidents. It is very important that truck drivers follow these rules and obtain the necessary permits before carrying such heavy loads. Failure to follow these rules not only puts other drivers at risk, but also results in hefty fines and penalties for the truck driver. OSHP and other state police departments are working hard to enforce these rules and keep the roads safe for everyone.